PTA 7 $151,409pa plus 12% superannuation
CFA is an emergency service that places the community at the centre of everything we do. We work to protect lives and property across Victoria, every hour of the day.
Our organisation is made up of employees working alongside more than 51,000 volunteers. We value the different skills, experience and viewpoints that people bring, because they strengthen how we operate and support the services Victorians rely on.
We aim to be a workplace where people feel supported to do meaningful work, develop professionally and contribute to outcomes that matter to the people and places we serve.
To learn more about who we are and the work we do, visit our About Us page.
About the Role
Are you an experienced senior Program Manager looking to lead high-impact initiatives that directly support community safety? Join CFA and play a critical role in delivering strategic programs that strengthen emergency services across Victoria.
As a Program Manager within the VESEP (Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program) business, you will manage a program of construction build projects and modifications to existing fire stations, ensuring the successful delivery of complex, high-value programs aligned to CFA's organisational objectives. You'll provide strategic leadership, governance and oversight across multiple projects, ensuring outcomes and benefits are realised from CFA's investment. This is a highly visible role, working closely with senior leaders, government stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
About you
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Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or significant program management skills/experience.
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Superior management expertise in construction program management applied to the delivery of significant programs in a complex environment with the ability to influence and build organisational and team capability in this field.
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Ability to prepare and present exceptional, professional, concise and insightful project management reporting and briefing materials for senior management.
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Highly developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to successfully develop relationships, manage and influence stakeholders engaging with both internal and external parties at all level of organisations.
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Demonstrated leadership and management skills with the ability to manage complex issues and projects to develop innovative solutions and provide authoritative advice on complex organizational problems.
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High level understanding and experience in risk management with the ability to identify and manage a broad range of risks and business dependencies with strong skills in negotiation, influencing, networking, stakeholder management and communication skills.
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Political acumen and a mature understanding of, and commitment to, the complexities and protocols of Government and Industrial Relations processes with the ability to provide influential recommendations to CFA senior
Why choose CFA
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Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
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Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
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Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
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Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
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Wellbeing Focus: Health Ready programs, flu vaccinations
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Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways
Your Application
Click the ‘Apply' button to access our online application portal. You will be prompted to provide your personal and contact details and to respond to employment-related questions. When applying for a position with CFA, please include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) and resume that clearly demonstrate your qualifications, experience and the key attributes and skills relevant to the role.
Pre-employment Checks
Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who are able to successfully complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check. You will also be required to provide at least two professional references.
Applications close: 11:59pm 8th July 2026
What to expect from our recruitment process
CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves. First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.
If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively, email
[email protected]
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